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Do you have any heroes? I come from a family of heroes, specifically my mother and my uncle, who were great role models for me growing up. My sports heroes are Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, Charles Barkley.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is a dream come true. It is an accomplishment and an achievement and proof that hard work does pay off. It is a lifelong dream for me to enter the UFC cage and win the world title.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I earned an Associates degree in Physical Education from Jacksonville State and Pikeville College.

What was your job before you started fighting? I moved furniture for a moving company and also worked for UPS.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? In amateur competition I earned a record of 23-1, with all my wins coming by way of KO or TKO.

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